“Alan is still caretaker manager but will work closely with Francesco until the end of the season.”

Liberty Stadium chiefs feel there was a need to add to their coaching staff.

The Swans had not replaced any of the three coaches who left the club when Garry Monk was sacked at the start of December, and felt new staff were needed to fill the gaps left by the departures of Pep Clotet, James Beattie and Kristian O’Leary.

Sacked: Garry Monk left the club in early December (Photo: Stu Forster)

Swansea also missed out on transfer target Charlie Austin at the weekend when the QPR striker instead signed for rivals Bournemouth.

Curtis had suggested he would be willing to step aside before the end of the season if the club thought it necessary.

“I have got no sort of vanity that I must be here until the end of the season,” said Curtis. “I’d expect to be here until the end of the season, but if results go against us and the club deem they need to bring someone in, then so be it.”